The only thing we know about the spinoffs is that one of them is being written by Lawrence Kasdan. You may have heard of him. Does his involvement make me feel uneasy? Why no, it doesn't. For all we know the spinoffs will be the best films in the bunch.

The only thing we know about the spinoffs is that one of them is being written by Lawrence Kasdan. You may have heard of him. Does his involvement make me feel uneasy? Why no, it doesn't. For all we know the spinoffs will be the best films in the bunch.

I had not heard this. Definitely not "uneasy" now.

I've not thought much about the spin offs beyond "I'll see them if they focus on this character, definitely not if they focus on that one."

I've not thought much about the spin offs beyond "I'll see them if they focus on this character, definitely not if they focus on that one."

Pretty much this. I agree with whoever said that they'd rather see a live-action series, but I don't see why I'd feel "uneasy" about the spinoffs. I'm not expecting something like the Marvel films where they're closely tied together, so it's not like I'd have to see them if I don't want to.

The only thing we know about the spinoffs is that one of them is being written by Lawrence Kasdan. You may have heard of him. Does his involvement make me feel uneasy? Why no, it doesn't. For all we know the spinoffs will be the best films in the bunch.

I had not heard this. Definitely not "uneasy" now.

I've not thought much about the spin offs beyond "I'll see them if they focus on this character, definitely not if they focus on that one."

I'm one who does not believe Michael Jordan tarnished his legacy with his multiple returns to the NBA. He will always be the best IMO. That being, I do not feel the spinoffs, or pre-quals or sequals diminish the greatness of the OT.... I am not worried, looking forward to them!

I wonder if Kasdan would do a spinoff set during the time of the Sith Empire... or the Mandalorian Wars. Like, a thousand years before the TPM - RoTJ era that all movies, cartoons etc. so far have focused on.

The only thing we know about the spinoffs is that one of them is being written by Lawrence Kasdan. You may have heard of him. Does his involvement make me feel uneasy? Why no, it doesn't. For all we know the spinoffs will be the best films in the bunch.

I had not heard this. Definitely not "uneasy" now.

I've not thought much about the spin offs beyond "I'll see them if they focus on this character, definitely not if they focus on that one."

The only thing we know about the spinoffs is that one of them is being written by Lawrence Kasdan. You may have heard of him. Does his involvement make me feel uneasy? Why no, it doesn't. For all we know the spinoffs will be the best films in the bunch.

I had not heard this. Definitely not "uneasy" now.

I've not thought much about the spin offs beyond "I'll see them if they focus on this character, definitely not if they focus on that one."

I'm not uneasy about the spin-offs at all. I'm really excited to hear what they're about and to see what kind of talent they bring in like who the directors are going to be. I'm obviously very positive about Lawrence Kasdan being involved and seeing what he can come up with. I love the idea that the Star Wars universe can now be expanded on the big screen where it belongs. An Expanded Universe of films sounds like a dream to me.

I'm cautiously excited for them. At worst, they will be unnecessary canon ruiners that decile our favorite characters, but I don't think that's going to happen.

I think Disney is going to hire some real talent to work on these films and give us Star Wars experiences that feel completely different from the main films while losing none of the quality. The spinoffs have a chance to show us things we've never seen before. We'll get to see a Star Wars crime movie, a western, a political thriller, who knows.

Whereas the main films are an amalgamation of different genres, the spinoffs have the oppurtunity to take advantage of everything that a single genre has to offer. And that's exciting to me.

Sure, but do we really need so many different kinds of Star Wars films? Just because there's a vast EU out there doesn't mean so many are worthy or interesting to warrant a feature film.

I'm cautiously excited for them. At worst, they will be unnecessary canon ruiners that decile our favorite characters, but I don't think that's going to happen.

I think Disney is going to hire some real talent to work on these films and give us Star Wars experiences that feel completely different from the main films while losing none of the quality. The spinoffs have a chance to show us things we've never seen before. We'll get to see a Star Wars crime movie, a western, a political thriller, who knows.

Whereas the main films are an amalgamation of different genres, the spinoffs have the oppurtunity to take advantage of everything that a single genre has to offer. And that's exciting to me.

Sure, but do we really need so many different kinds of Star Wars films? Just because there's a vast EU out there doesn't mean so many are worthy or interesting to warrant a feature film.

I wouldn't dismiss other formats that are not feature-length movies.
I mentioned this before, but there is a steady rise in quality of web series/movies and TV movies. It is a more or less new format, which allows you to interact with a niche audience with products that would be of little interest to the "movie-going" audience. An online distributed hour long movie or a mini series of 5 episodes could address a much wider array of topics, while satisfying both the fan interests (for those who want to watch them) and not being in the spotlight all the time and diluting the SW franchise name.
I think this is a very interesting area to explore in the future, as digital-only content of different length/format could be a good alternative to releasing a series of (possibly) ever declining feature-length expensive blockbuster spin offs.

It looks like some people are worried the big screen versions of STAR WARS are going to be...like the books and video games versions of STAR WARS. With so many books and comic books and games from different authors, TV shows and TV movies, some of them haven't been great, and they jump around the timelines and rehash characters as well. Some are darker than others. Some stuff is sillier. Some toys are highly detailed. Other toys are bobbleheads. It's always happened with SW, just not in theaters yet.
My perspective on all of this is to just not really care and just absorb it for sheer entertainment value, just like anything else. I experienced the first trilogy as a kid with toys and lunchboxes to want and anticipate, and the excitement of seeing the movies on HBO and put back in the theaters for local showings. I experienced the Prequel Trilogy as a story to ponder, speculating and anticipating. Now that's been done, and I don't really care where it all goes. I just want it to make STAR WARS sense, look and sound good, and be professionally well-done. Nothing is going to take away from how I perceive the other films, or my experiences with them. I want what I want with any other movie: something watchable that I will want to watch over and over again. I rarely get that anymore.

I'll admit, I'm concerned. I think there's a real possibility for burn-out and I'd rather not see Star Wars come to that. Disney is infamous for milking every popular film that they have by constantly releasing unnecessary sequels and other mindless fluff (and this is coming from a HUGE Disney fan). I think we'll be fine with the ST, but anything beyond that is really up in the air. I don't think they'll change their ways just because of the history surrounding Star Wars - at the end of the day, they're out to make money and turn a profit.

these are my feelings as well. i went into pirates of the caribbean: on stranger tides hoping for a fresh take on the franchise and left feeling pretty underwhelmed, as well as disappointed with the tarnishing of that series.

Although I can see how some spin off films might work, I still wish that Disney's focus would be 100% on Episodes VII-IX. A series of spin off films would work better, as I see it, after the story arc(s) of the ST are completed/released.

Off topic but I love your signature To put out my opinion, I agree with you. I think the storyline should be established before spin offs are made. I want to see the story we have expanded into three more episodes.

I never quite understood the love of a SW TV show over more SW movies, of any kind. While I love many TV minis and shows, SW on the small screen is just that.....small. Not saying it couldn't be good, but I love going to movies. Love it.